Divín – Drahová

At a glance

A multi-day route of 46.9 km with 1,503 m of ascent from Divín to Drahová. Estimated time: 2 days of 7–8 h of walking (about 14 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: red.

Route stages

1. 0–7 kmGentle ups and downs at 250–360 m
2. 7–16 kmClimb of 560 m to Táňovo (929 m)
3. 16–23 kmGentle ups and downs at 750–930 m
4. 23–30 kmClimb of 230 m to Prašivá
5. 30–38 kmGentle ups and downs at 980–1,120 m, past Čierťaž, Drahová
6. 38–47 kmDescent of 660 m to Drahová

Steepest kilometre: km 40–41, a descent of 140 m (≈14%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 9, 33, 37, 45 and 46. There are no springs between km 10 and 33 — carry at least 4 l of water.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–23, ≈7 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
2. Day 2: km 23–47, ≈7 h — finish

When to go

Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.

Getting there

Start: Divín. This is a one-way route: the finish is 25 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?

Estimated time: 2 days of 7–8 h of walking (about 14 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 9, 33, 37, 45 and 46. There are no springs between km 10 and 33 — carry at least 4 l of water.